Brightling is a region located in the Rother district of East Sussex, England, nestled within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The landscape of Brightling features rolling hills, dense woodlands, and meandering streams, offering a diverse terrain for outdoor activities. This varied geography provides opportunities for several sports like mountain biking, hiking, road cycling, jogging, and more.
The Brightling area offers more than 10 routes across several sports, providing a range of outdoor…
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7.21km
01:57
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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8.08km
02:13
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.01km
02:12
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130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15.5km
04:26
360m
360m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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64.9km
04:44
920m
920m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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13.7km
00:55
170m
170m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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39.3km
02:07
210m
210m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.09km
00:34
100m
100m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
10.6km
01:11
130m
130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.6km
01:08
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150m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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18.5km
01:58
270m
270m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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67.0km
03:03
630m
630m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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88.4km
03:53
760m
760m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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51.8km
02:31
600m
600m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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31.2km
01:34
430m
430m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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25.5km
01:48
420m
420m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23.2km
01:35
370m
370m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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37.2km
02:29
540m
540m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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27.6km
01:53
410m
410m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Brightling offers a variety of outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, and Touring cycling. The region features a diverse landscape of rolling hills and woodlands suitable for these pursuits.
Brightling is situated within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering picturesque routes. It is also known for the historical follies built by 'Mad Jack' Fuller, such as The Pyramid and The Observatory, which are integrated into many of the exploration routes.
Yes, Brightling's varied terrain, including woodlands and countryside, provides opportunities for off-road mountain biking. Users can find specific routes and information in the MTB Trails around Brightling guide.
Popular hiking trails include the 'Mad Jack Fuller's Tower loop,' a 4.9-mile (7.9 km) route, and 'Mad Jack's Sugarloaf loop — High Weald,' which is 4.5 miles (7.2 km). The 'View of Brightling Observatory – Wakelys Lodging House loop' offers a longer 7.9-mile (12.7 km) journey. More options are available in the Hiking around Brightling guide.
Yes, Brightling offers routes suitable for various skill levels, including easier options. The Easy hikes around Brightling guide provides specific trails that are less challenging.
Brightling's network of country lanes and varied landscape is suitable for road cycling. Routes can be explored through the Road Cycling Routes around Brightling guide.
The region features rolling hills, dense woodlands, and meandering streams. Notable landmarks include the follies of 'Mad Jack' Fuller, such as The Pyramid, The Observatory, and The Sugarloaf. Brightling Down, at 197 meters, serves as a local vantage point.
Brightling is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 11,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in Brightling have an average rating of 4.41 out of 5 stars from over 1,300 ratings.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Brightling, covering various sports. These include MTB Trails around Brightling, Hiking around Brightling, and Road Cycling Routes around Brightling.
The official website for the village is brightlingimpact.com. For inquiries related to the Brightling Parish Council, the Parish Clerk can be contacted via email at clerk@brightling-pc.gov.uk.

